Controlling Mosquitos

Controlling Mosquitos

I‘ve written about controlling mosquitoes. In the post, Summer is here, and so are the Mosquitoes! I share that my backyard borders a wooded area ripe for mosquito reproduction. And  Buzz Off! Mosquito Control for a Bite-Free Summer, where I explain how...
Controlling Ant Mounds in Your Yard

Controlling Ant Mounds in Your Yard

It’s time to think about controlling ant mounds. It’s ant mound season. My wife was edging our front lawn recently when she noticed at least a dozen small ant mounds along the sidewalk. They were small brown ants that hindered grass growth. As she looked further, she...
The Lawn Fungus Among Us

The Lawn Fungus Among Us

Lawn fungus not only looks bad in your lawn, but it also compromises the health of your grass. It usually thrives in warm, moist environments and can be spurred on by poor drainage, overwatering, or using too much fertilizer. “Morning is a great time to check...
Summer is here, and so are the Mosquitoes!

Summer is here, and so are the Mosquitoes!

Yes, summer is here, and so are the mosquitoes. My backyard ends in a wooded area that borders a creek. So, we have mosquitoes. In the past, we focused on eliminating standing water, using natural repellents, and maintaining a clean and tidy yard.  Do You Know...
It’s Tick Season

It’s Tick Season

Yes, it’s Tick season. Tick season in Indiana runs from late May to August but can start earlier, depending on the weather. Trees surround our backyard, and woods are directly behind our fence. My wife is convinced that ticks will wait for her in the trees...
Winter Draughts and Your Lawn

Winter Draughts and Your Lawn

Yes, there are winter draughts, and they can adversely affect your lawn. This October was the 8th driest on record for Indianapolis, and if it hadn’t been for ½ inch of rain on October 31st, it would have been the driest. This winter could be prime time in...